CHARLOTTE -- Coach Paul Silas says the Bobcats will get their first look at shooting guard Reggie Williams when they face the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night.

Williams practiced for the first time Monday with the Bobcats. He hadn't been expected to play until later in the week, but Silas says Williams is ready to go after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee in December.

Silas says Williams should be a "big help to our offense'' because of his long-range shooting.

Silas also says forwards Gerald Henderson (back) and D.J. White (bruised knee) will also play against the Lakers after both players sat out Saturday night's game against the Washington Wizards. However, D.J. Augustin will miss the upcoming four-game road trip with a right toe injury.

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